Onyeka Nwelue shortlisted for 2026 ANA/King Dakolo Fiction Prize
Onyeka Nwelue has been named among the three finalists for the 2026 ANA/King Dakolo Prize for Fiction with his novel "Murder in Orania," which is published by Bayan Street Books and runs 180 pages.1
The shortlist also features Yejide Kilanko and Onyikan Braithwaite, and the award ceremony will take place at the 2026 ANA International Annual Convention scheduled for October 29-31, where the winner will be revealed.1
The announcement of the prize winner is expected at the convention in late October 2026.1